Wokday Test Engineer

KPG99 INC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Workday Test Engineer with expertise in testing enterprise HR and payroll systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in test automation and a strong background in Workday configurations. Key responsibilities include developing test frameworks, leading testing strategies, and ensuring quality assurance across projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in related tools, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test automation.
• 3+ years of experience with Workday configurations.
• Proven leadership experience in software testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test frameworks.
• Lead test planning and prioritize testing milestones.
• Collaborate with teams to implement testing strategies.
• Monitor and report on testing progress and defect metrics.

Skills

Workday functionality and configuration

Test automation

Enterprise testing

HR and payroll systems testing

Software testing and quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kainos Smart Test

CI/CD tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Role : Workday Test Engineer with Kainos Smart Test

Interview Process: 2 rounds.

3-5 Must-Haves (To be highlighted in the sizzle and included on the resume):

• Kainos Smart Test experience – they are using Kainos as a current partner
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Workday, with a strong foundation of functionality and configuration
• Experience in enterprise testing, with a focus on HR and payroll systems testing
• Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance
• Experience in testing strategy, planning, and execution, including risk analysis and impact analysis

This position requires technical expertise, particularly within multi-tenant Workday configuration, and a collaborative mindset to work across teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and to develop test plans and strategies
• Define and implement a centralized testing strategy for enterprise HR and payroll systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system requirements
• Lead test planning activities, including identifying key testing milestones, resource needs, and testing priorities
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive test framework, including test scenarios, test cases, and test data, to support various types of testing, such as functional, regression, and integration testing
• Plan and design test automation strategies by leveraging tools and technologies to create scalable and maintainable solutions
• Oversee the execution of test cases, ensuring thorough test coverage and accurate issue reporting
• Execute test cases, report issues, and track issue resolution throughout the development lifecycle
• Continuously improve and optimize test processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the quality of system upgrades, enhancements, and implementations
• Monitor and report on testing progress, test coverage, defect metrics, and overall quality assurance outcomes.
• Ensure testing processes align with Workday updates and best practices, leveraging expertise in Workday functionality and configuration
• Stay current with Workday updates and industry best practices, ensuring the testing process aligns with the latest features and capabilities
• Provide leadership in identifying and implementing innovative testing solutions

This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of enterprise experience in test automation
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Workday, with a strong foundation of functionality and configuration
• Experience in enterprise testing, with a focus on HR and payroll systems testing
• Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
• Experience in testing strategy, planning, and execution, including risk analysis and impact analysis
• Experience in selecting and integrating appropriate tools and frameworks to support automated testing, ensuring efficiency and reliability in the testing process
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Possess strong administrative and computing skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with project management software or collaboration platforms, such as SharePoint, MS Teams, Monday, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kainos tools and methodologies
• 2+ years of experience with Agile practices
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies